IT Strategy Director: Cost & Value Optimization

PwC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 155,000 - 410,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Job summary

PwC is seeking a Deals Accelerated Solutions IT Director in Chicago to lead integration and platform architecture efforts focused on IT cost and value management. You will set strategic direction, drive growth, and guide executive-level client relationships while developing new ideas and balancing short-term needs with long-term goals.

In this role you will oversee multiple workstreams, evaluate IT spending, and identify opportunities to improve value delivery, coaching teams on digital tooling

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 9+ years of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Leading client-facing IT cost and value management efforts across complex deals and transformation programs.
• Shaping strategic direction for technology cost optimization, value realization, and platform architecture decisions.
• Directing financial due diligence, cost modeling, and business case development for technology initiatives.
• Analyzing IT spend, vendor pricing, and operating models to identify savings opportunities and improve value delivery.
• Overseeing multiple workstreams that align technology solutions with business priorities and deal objectives.
• Building executive relationships and advising senior leaders on technology economics, tradeoffs, and delivery choices.
• Driving business growth by identifying client needs and developing tailored solution approaches for deal acceleration.
• Applying analytical thinking, financial forecasting, KPI tracking, and profitability analysis to guide recommendations.
• Managing budgetary planning, cost control, and vendor negotiations to support efficient technology delivery.
• Coaching teams on digital tooling, AI fluency, and delivery methods that improve execution across engagements.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Executive relationship building

Technology cost optimization

Platform architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

PwC is seeking a Deals Accelerated Solutions IT Director in Chicago to lead integration and platform architecture efforts focused on IT cost and value management. You will set strategic direction, drive growth, and guide executive-level client relationships while developing new ideas and balancing short-term needs with long-term goals.

In this role you will oversee multiple workstreams, evaluate IT spending, and identify opportunities to improve value delivery, coaching teams on digital tooling